Lumbini to get new chief minister today

BUTWAL, Aug 12: A day after the Chief Minister resigned from his post on Wednesday, Lumbini Province is all set to get a new chief minister on Thursday.

Following CM Pokharel’s resignation, Governor Amik Sherchan asked the political parties to stake claim for a new government formation by 3PM on Thursday as per Article 168 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal.